Which has lower fuel consumption, the Lynk & Co 01 or the KAROQ?
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The KAROQ has lower fuel consumption. Below are the relevant details: KAROQ: In terms of power, the KAROQ is equipped with a 1.4T L4 engine, with a maximum power output of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm. It is paired with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), achieving an official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 9.3 seconds and a combined fuel consumption of 5.9L/100km as per the MIIT. For the chassis, the vehicle features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, adopting a front-wheel-drive layout. Lynk & Co 01: The Lynk & Co 01 is powered by a Drive-E series 2.0TD turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 190 horsepower (140kW) and a peak torque of 300 Nm, with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants available. Regarding the chassis, the new vehicle boasts a highly flat underbody and employs a combination of front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link independent suspensions.
As a ride-hailing driver who frequently uses these two models for work, I've conducted a detailed comparison of their actual fuel consumption. The Lynk & Co 01 is equipped with a 2.0T engine, averaging 9.5-10.5 liters per 100 km in urban commuting, and can drop to around 7 liters on highways. The KAROQ, with its 1.4T smaller displacement and dual-clutch transmission, performs exceptionally well in city fuel efficiency, consuming about 8.5 liters during rush hour traffic, and just over 9 liters with the AC on. Last week, I specifically tested with a fuel consumption app: over the same 30 km urban loop, the Lynk & Co 01 showed 9.8 liters, while the KAROQ displayed 8.3 liters. Of course, the Lynk & Co does offer stronger power and more noticeable acceleration when overtaking, but if saving on fuel costs is the priority, the KAROQ is clearly the better choice. Additionally, I recommend paying attention to tire pressure; maintaining my tires at 2.5 bar saved me nearly 0.7 liters compared to 2.3 bar.